The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges · 2026
The Best Canyons & Gorges in Asia
2 of the 100 canyons in The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges 2026 are in Asia, in 2 countries. The highest placed is Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan, China, at number 30 in the world.
China and Japan
Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan, China, is a steep river gorge where rock cliffs rise on both sides of the Jinsha River as it narrows. Visitors view it from boardwalks and platforms reached by escalators, or they hike the high trail above the water. Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki, Japan, is a deep, narrow canyon of columnar volcanic cliffs cut by the Gokase River. Visitors see it from rim viewpoints, walk a path down to the water, or row a boat close to Manai Falls.
Canyons
Best by region
- The NordicsFjaðrárgljúfurKirkjubæjarklaustur, IcelandN° 91
- EuropeHöllentalklammGrainau, GermanyN° 3
- AsiaTiger Leaping GorgeYunnan, ChinaN° 30
- The Middle EastHorma CanyonPınarbaşı, TurkeyN° 7
- North AmericaAntelope CanyonPage, United StatesN° 1
- Latin AmericaGüejar CanyonMesetas, ColombiaN° 17
- AfricaBlyde River CanyonMpumalanga, South AfricaN° 11
- OceaniaPatuna ChasmMartinborough, New ZealandN° 58